Sunday, July 22, 2018

Driving Past Fields

The morning started out beautifully. A time to be working on my flower beds before work.

As I drove to work this morning the fields along the highway looked amazing. The bright yellow under the blue sky that stretched far into the distance was glowing in the sun. The green fields moving in the light breeze looked like waves in a green ocean. What a gorgeous sight to see at the start of the day.

My only regret is, due to time constraints, I was unable to get pictures. Have a great day!

Saturday, July 21, 2018

A Beautiful Day for a Day Trip

If you are looking for something to do on this gorgeous Saturday, come to the museum and see us at the Tourist Centre. We can help you seek out adventures in and around Kindersley.


While you are at the Tourist Centre take a tour of the museum. There are some interesting and awesome items on display. The gazebo is an excellent spot for a picnic lunch.

Have a great day everyone and regardless of what you choose to do today have safe travels and enjoy the adventure.


Thursday, July 19, 2018

Day Trippin' With Claudia

Off to the city with Claudia the day trippin' cow and our dog (spa day) and looking at some craft supplies.

You may ask why craft supplies....well it is a surprise. Follow the blog and other social media to find out what Anna, Claudia and I are up to.

We visited a craft store to check on prices and two other stores to see what we could find for the surprise.

Check out the pictures and see what fun we had at the craft store.



New Gift Shop Items

Today I will introduce you to Claudia (I named mine) as she day trips around the  museum with us.
Rex Theatre
History Room
She visited the different rooms and also had a picnic on the new picnic blankets.

Checking the Post Office
Come to the museum and check out all the gift shop items that we have for sale. The museum has some items in their gift shop as well.

Here are some pictures of Claudia and the blanket from her trip around the museum.

Having a Picnic
We accept cash only. All of the following prices include taxes.
Cow with Kindersley logo is     $ 8.00
Picnic Blanket with logo is     $25.00
If you purchase one of each     $30.00

Canada Day Success!


Canada Day was a success! We had over 500 people of all ages attend our celebration! We had a wonderful flag raising ceremony put on by the RCMP, Kindersley Legion, and the Air Cadets. Afterwards, we had cake, cupcakes, food, ice cream and refreshments. A folk band played in the main banquet area. There were activities for youth such as decorating travel journals, pin the tail on the beaver, and scavenger hunts. Outside there were wagon rides and tractor rides. Throughout the day many people toured the museum. To top the day off, there were fireworks just off Thompson Drive. What a great celebration!










Thank You West Central Abilities

We received a beautiful card from West Central Abilities for hosting their picnic on a rainy day! The Kindersley Museum and Tourism Centre was happy to have you!



Monday, July 16, 2018

Where is this school?


The construction on the one room school was started in 1909 after the post office was named and a store opened. The Merrington School opened in 1911. The coat rooms for the girls and boys were near the door. I remember the coat rooms being a separate room at the back of my class though not a one room school.  

Check out the lunch tins they used to use. What do you think of them? What books would interest you that are in or on the desks? Would you like a drawer under your seat to store your things?

School Van
Class Room


             Figure 1: Merrington School (Polsfut, 2017)                                             

 How would you like to travel to school in the winter in this School Van?

 In answer to the first question, the Kindersley Museum of course!




                                                                                                                                    Submitted by Kerry
        Photos by Anna and Kerry

Friday, July 13, 2018

Our Past, Our Present and Our Future



As I travelled through Europe on my study tour in May I began to ponder our country, Canada. We are a young country and after starting work at the Tourist Centre in Kindersley it has really brought home how important it is to preserve our history. The past is a learning tool that we can use to make changes for today that can create a better future as a people and as a country.

From the past comes our Future!

It is important to share our stories with those that are young, to document those stories and to create an interest in those stories. Growing up I never questioned our family history and it was never really talked about. Where did we come from, when and why did we come to Canada? Those stories are harder to piece together and some may be lost as the people who know them die.

Share the heritage of your families including why they chose to call Canada home. Write them down. One day when our young people grow up they may realize how their story was shaped by their family’s history and their country.

The museum in Kindersley is a wonderful place to start developing their inquiring minds. For them to look at the past and see how it can blend with the present and the future. To preserve for future
generations how our country was settled and the challenges faced by everyone to adapt to a new way of life. 
Some Canadians left their previous country because they chose to find adventure in a new land, some because of persecution and some because they wished to have a better life.

Bring your children to the Kindersley Tourist Centre at the Kindersley Museum to start their adventure on discovering their past, present and future!




Submitted by Kerry
Photos by Anna

Thursday, July 12, 2018

A Blast to the Past

What memories do you have of your summer vacations growing up? 

One of mine is the drive-in theatre. 

While staying at the small man-made lake near Kyle called Clearwater Lake we discovered a drive-in theatre that was still being used during the summer. It brought back memories of being a kid and as a family venturing off to the drive-in. When there are six kids it is more affordable.

After entering the drive-in my children took off to play on the merry-go-round and run around until the movie started. The first time my children saw Mulan was on the big screen at the Clearwater Drive-in. Watching my children run around brought back many great memories and some not so great memories. I get motion sickness and really should have stayed off the merry-go-round as even my siblings were mean and would not stop and let me off. Brothers and sisters…. Needless to say it was the last time at a drive-in that I went on anything that went around and around and around.

The Clearwater Drive-in was built in 1957 and is 2 miles north of Kyle on highway 4 and then ½ mile east on highway 342.

Looking for something different to do this summer while staying in Kindersley? Take your children or grandchildren on an adventure to see a movie at the drive-in. Check out the movie listings and dates at www.clearwaterdrivein.com. Take a step back in time and remember the many different adventures that were had at drive-in movies. The all night horror shows and ………. What are your memories?


Your Favourite Summer Adventures





What are your favourite things to do during the summer? Are you trying something new?

Let us hear where your adventures are taking you or have taken you so far this summer. No matter what your plans are or where your wanderings take you, have safe travels.

If your vacation keeps you in Kindersley come to the museum and the Tourist Centre to get information on what adventures await you in this area?

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Kindersley and Area Golf Tour





While staying in Kindersley and a round or two of golf is on your agenda check out the Kindersley Golf Course. It is a fabulous 9-hole golf course with a restaurant and lounge. It is located on Ditson Drive across the road from the regional park and walking trail.

Kindersley Regional Park and Golf Course
           306 463 2788

       

After golfing in Kindersley, you may feel like doing some golf Day Trippin’. Anna and Kerry suggest these golf courses that are less than two hours from Kindersley.
  • Eston Riverside Regional Park and Golf Club
  • Rosetown Golf and Country Club
  • Outlook Riverview Golf Course
  • Leader River Ridge Golf Club
  • Saskatchewan Landing Golf and Country Club
  • Unity Golf Course
  • Kerrobert Golf Course

Give us a call at 306 463 6620 or stop and see us at the Tourist Centre for more information, telephone numbers and directions. Have fun on the golf course!


Photo by Anna
Submitted by Kerry
Map by Google Maps

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

The Sun Is Shining




A beautiful blue sky is framing the Canada flag outside The Kindersley Museum

My day started with some fog at 5:30 am. The sun came out and burned off the fog while I sat having a cup or two of coffee. A nice way to start my morning before going Day Trippin' with you.


The highway is busy this morning with all types of vehicles. Some of the vehicles are going on holidays, some are going to work and some are just taking a day trip. 

Wherever you are going, I wish you safe travels and a great day!

Here is a little sunshine in a planter to brighten your day.




                 











                                                                            Photos by Kerry

Sunday, July 8, 2018

Beautiful Day





Today is a gorgeous day. A day to be out and about. A day to be at the Spray Park or take a walk around the reservoir. A day to visit the museum. 

 The museum, a place where children can do a scavenger hunt while they learn about history and a place where they can make a Summer Adventure Journal to record their summer vacation.

Come and see us at the Tourist Centre for more ideas about things to do in Kindersley and area.


Whatever you choose to do today, enjoy the adventure!

We are located at The Kindersley Museum
All photos by Kerry
Submitted by Kerry


Wonderful Memories

Retta Thompson was a former resident of the T Eaton Co. house, currently located at the Kindersley and District Plains Museum, donated ...